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Duke Energy Executive Assistant Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
80% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Duke Energy.

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Administrative Assistant

Operations · more than a year ago

Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other

The entire hiring process can be quite drawn out, potentially lasting up to 8 weeks from when you first apply until the final decision. During the interview stages, they'll present you with a set of behavioral questions from a prepared packet. A significant portion of the time involves you writing down your responses. It's important that your answers describe a real situation you've experienced, including the specific outcomes or implications of how you resolved it.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you share an instance where you dealt with a customer you couldn't immediately satisfy and describe your approach?
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Duke Energy

Administrative Assistant

Operations

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral

The interview involves a panel of at least three people: the hiring manager, someone from an administrative role, and a supervisor. The whole process is based on the STAR Method, where your answers are evaluated based on how well you provide specific examples for each question asked.

Confirmed questions5 questions
  • Could you share an instance where you faced a challenging situation, and how did you navigate it?
  • Tell me about a time you encountered a conflict with a coworker or stakeholder. What happened, and how did you address it?
  • Recount a situation where you made an error. How did you discover it, and what actions did you take to fix it?
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Duke Energy

Administrative Assistant

Operations

Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral

So I had a typical interview where they asked me about my skills and past work. They wanted to know about my duties and why I left my old jobs. I explained I moved for my husband's job and was looking for work. It was a good experience overall, but sadly, someone more qualified got the offer.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you tell me about your experience with Microsoft Excel?

Duke Energy Executive Assistant Interview Questions

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Recount a situation where you made an error. How did you discover it, and what actions did you take to fix it?

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Can you describe a time you made a mistake, how you resolved it, and what the result was?

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Tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult customer.

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Can you tell me about your experience with Microsoft Excel?

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Can you share an instance where you dealt with a customer you couldn't immediately satisfy and describe your approach?

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Tell me about a time you encountered a conflict with a coworker or stakeholder. What happened, and how did you address it?

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Describe a time you had to adjust to unexpected changes in your duties or workplace. How did you cope?

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Can you provide an example of when you exceeded expectations in your role? What was the result?

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Could you share an instance where you faced a challenging situation, and how did you navigate it?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 5 Duke Energy interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 83.3%
Other 16.7%

Interview difficulty

Easy 20%
Average 80%
Difficult 0%

Candidate experience

Neutral 20%
Positive 80%